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USA bulldoze Paraguay as co-hosts romp to victory in World Cup opener
Across the parking lot from Los Angeles Stadium sits the Forum. In the 1980s, it served as the stage for one of American sports’ most enthralling entertainment outfits, the Los Angeles Lakers. Opening their campaign at the 2026 World Cup in front of 70,492 fans, the US men’s national team embraced the Lakers’ Showtime ethos. The US began their campaign with aplomb, playing Paraguay off the pitch in a 4-1 win. Continue reading...
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According to The Guardian’s source item, USA bulldoze Paraguay as co-hosts romp to victory in World Cup opener, Across the parking lot from Los Angeles Stadium sits the Forum. In the 1980s, it served as the stage for one of American sports’ most enthralling entertainment outfits, the Los Angeles Lakers. Opening their campaign at the 2026 World Cup in front of 70,492 fans, the US men’s national team embraced the Lakers’ Showtime ethos. The US began their campaign with aplomb, playing Paraguay off the pitch in a 4-1 win. Continue reading…
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- USA bulldoze Paraguay as co-hosts romp to victory in World Cup openerThe Guardian - 2026-06-13T03:03:01+00:00
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